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Yi mein noodles

Name: Yi mein noodles recipe
Yield: 4
Cuisine: /chinese
Ingredients: 340g dried yi mein (yee fu) noodles (see note); 60ml mirin; 40.00 ml light soy sauce; 30.00 ml oyster sauce; 1 1/2 tsp sesame oil; 60ml peanut oil; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 200g shallot; 300g oyster mushrooms, halved; 200g fresh shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced; 250ml vegetable stock; White pepper, to season; Sliced long red chilli, to serve

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by Diana Chan

May 30, 2023

“Long Life Noodles, or yi mein, symbolise longevity and are often served as a dish on the banquet table at Chinese New Year celebrations. As the name suggests, these noodles signify longevity in life, as well as prosperity and good luck for the year ahead. My mum would usually prepare this dish for any big celebrations, such as birthdays or Lunar New Year dinners.” – Diana Chan

340g dried yi mein (yee fu) noodles (see note)
1/4 cup (60ml) Chinese rice wine (shaohsing)
2 tbs light soy sauce
1 1/2 tbs oyster sauce
1 1/2 tsp sesame oil
1/4 cup (60ml) peanut oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 bunch (200g) long green shallots, cut into 5cm lengths
300g oyster mushrooms, halved
200g fresh shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 cup (250ml) vegetable stock
White pepper, to season
Sliced long red chilli, to serve

Method

1.

Soak noodles in a large bowl of boiling water for 2 minutes to rehydrate. Drain noodles and refresh under cold water. Set aside.
2.

Combine wine, soy sauce, oyster sauce and sesame oil in a small bowl.
3.

Heat peanut oil in a large wok over high heat. Add garlic and cook for 10 seconds to flavour the oil. Add shallot and both mushrooms and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add stock and stir-fry for 1 minute or until reduced slightly.
4.

Add noodles and toss well for 1 minute or until noodles are evenly coated in the sauce. Add soy sauce mixture and toss for 1 minute or until evenly coated. Season with white pepper.
5.

Sprinkle with sliced red chilli to serve.